Christ Church Link February 2014 l New series Number 22 l 50p where sold A more welcoming church Proposals for the entrance, the porch and improved toilets...

➊ Disabled access New disabled access ramp to North-West door (to the left of the main West door as you face it).

Level landing outside door with steps up to new landing area. Existing door modified to open outwards. Interior staircase rebuilt to widen access.

➋ Main entrance New glass “airlock” porch with glass doors. Present wooden “draught- proof” inner porch to be removed and replaced with glass inner doors. Outer doors remain unchanged, but when they’re open, the two sets of glass inner doors will afford a view right into the body of the church.

➌ Improved toilets Unused outer door to be sealed. Existing toilet area to be altered to provide a new wheelchair- accessible toilet (and possibly even a third toilet as well).

Architect’s sketch of proposed works to entrance and West end (subject to revision). Courtesy of Chedburn Dudley Architects. Remaking the entrance to Christ Church

There’s been wide consensus for some time that the church entrance and porch are an urgent priority. After much deliberation by the Buildings Working Group, our architect George Chedburn has prepared preliminary plans and sketches of what we might do. Disabled access at present is through the Choir Vestry. While this is legally adequate, it’s not perfect – latecomers can be embarrassed at disturbing the choir while it’s rehearsing or robing, and ideally everyone should enter by the same entrance (or as near as possible to it). What’s proposed is a ramp to the North- West door, just to the left-hand side of the main door. Since this is uphill from the main door, the ramp would have a very gentle slope, but there are issues with this option – notably, the staircase inside would have to be rebuilt to give wheelchairs room to pass, and it’s still not quite the same entrance for all. Accordingly, Church Council has asked the architect to examine whether a ramp to the main entrance would be feasible. Also proposed is renovating, repainting and panelling the entrance lobby and toilet area, and building a fully-accessible disabled toilet. A new glass “airlock” door just inside the entrance is proposed, which will help keep both the lobby and the toilet areas warmer. It will also make it possible to remove the wooden inner “draught-proof” structure Above: the glass “airlock” doors in St Swithin’s, and install glass inner doors in its place. The Walcot. At Christ Church the airlock structure existing outer doors would be unchanged, but would have a solid top with lighting in it, not glass. when they’re open, there would be a much Below: the proposed disabled access ramp to the more welcoming view through the two sets North-West door would have a gentle gradient. of glass doors right into the church. Photo and sketch courtesy of Chedburn Dudley.

2 Christ Church Link February 2014 From the Buildings Working Group

Bob Siderfin, Chair of the Buildings create a more balanced, clearer musical tone. Working Group, writes: We are very interested in how this will work and are preparing a short questionnaire I’m very grateful to all who kept things going to seek your views. There will also be an with the pilot reordering scheme, lanterns, opportunity for everyone to come for a bells, boilers, etc, whilst I was recovering from briefing meeting at church with the architect my back operation! Following approval of the on Saturday 22 March, followed by guided bell restoration plans by both Christ Church visits to St Swithin’s and St Michael’s, both of Council and Trustees, a Faculty petition (the which have in recent years been reordered. equivalent of a planning Both have interesting features, although we application) has now been submitted. Council are not at all sure they are in a style suitable is also requesting an Advisory Visit from the for Christ Church. A full programme is being Diocesan Advisory Council regarding the prepared, and we hope there will be an proposals for the church entrance, porch opportunity show you the plans for the bells and toilets, the first step in the procedure as well, but I will let you know when we have towards a Faculty for those works too. had our preliminary meeting with the DAC. Meanwhile, the pilot scheme for the re- Please reserve 22 March in your diary now! ordering of the Apse and Chancel – which We have had a number of comments, for began, of course, last May when we brought and against, that have proved very helpful. the altar forward and moved the choir into Please do continue to let us have your views the Apse – comes to an end after Easter, with over and above the questionnaire mentioned a view to applying for a Faculty for the re- above. Please e-mail [email protected] ordering at the same time as the works at the or speak to me or the other members of the entrance and porch. Recently, we have been Buildings Working Group (Canon Angela, experimenting with the position of the choir, Mark Elliott, Martin Palmer, Sarah Cade and and in the next fortnight the choir stalls will Sarah and Robin Kerr). Or you may prefer to be moved away from the back of the Apse to contact the churchwardens, Council members a more forward position, which should help or Trustees.

Creating Compassionate Cities

Margaret Heath writes:

The author and theologian Karen Armstrong has a vision of creating Compassionate Cities throughout the world. These would be places where decisions were taken according to the contributions from those of different faiths. golden rule, that is “do unto others as you In a troubled world this movement seems would they would do unto you”. They would to me a sign of great hope. To find out more, sign up to the Charter for Compassion. visit the charterforcompassion.org website or Compassion is a common theme in all Google “Charter for Compassion” and read the great religions, a uniting force. Karen has one of her many books, such as Twelve Steps studied other faiths, in particular Islam, and to a Compassionate Life. while herself a Christian frequently quotes I am no expert but there is a gleam in my other religions. I attended a short course eye as I dream that Bath might become a on Compassion and was struck by the Compassionate City.

February 2014 Christ Church Link 3 The challenge: cut carbon for Lent A Carbon Fast has been called during Lent reducing food waste; using green energy; 2014 for Christians in the Diocese of Bath eating local produce; improving insulation and Wells – and throughout the South West and energy efficiency; sharing meals and – as a spiritual and practical discipline that starting a Transition Street project or makes real our responsibility for the world Caring Neighbours scheme. that has been entrusted to our care. To help you meet the challenge, resources At its autumn session, Diocesan Synod for worship, prayer, study and theological passed a motion that urged individuals and reflection, daily ideas for practical ways to their families, church schools and academies, cut your carbon usage, and tools to help and PCCs to attempt to take special steps to reduce church and domestic carbon cut their carbon footprint by 40% during the emissions will be available soon – watch for 40 days of Lent, which starts on 5 March information on the church notice boards. 2014. The commitment is a joint initiative with all the South West Dioceses. The main emphasis of the Carbon Fast is to encourage changes in personal and family lifestyle during the period of Lent. But it’s hoped that by taking part, you’ll also be encouraged to think about what changes you might be able to make over the longer term. Ideas that will be promoted include transport sharing/cycling and walking; Mothers’ Union News Sylvia M. Ayers writes: to support mums and their families all over the world. I am very grateful for the prompt responses We already have a number of booklets/ to my request for the 2014 MU Branch sub­ catalogues showing us how we can buy a scrip­tions, and I’m pleased to say that all have Mothering Sunday Gift and so help to now been paid. We now have six members, transform a life. The booklets are on the shelf but would welcome more, so that we will be at the back of the church for everyone to better able to share the load of any projects take, and a poster will be put on the Mothers’ Angela may wish us to undertake. If any more Union Noticeboard. I have also been sent a ladies and gentlemen would like to join us, Church Resource Pack, containing ideas for please see Margaret or Canon Angela today. the Service together with materials for our Our first task as a group will be to launch Junior Church. Therefore we now have all the our “Make a Mother’s Day” appeal. Mothering equipment to hand, so let us do our best to Sunday in 2014 will be on 30th March and, as make this a very special day. we look forward to giving thanks for our Our next monthly Corporate Communion mothers, we must also remember that will be in the Lady Chapel on Wednesday 5th millions of mums will not receive any gifts or February at 11am. It is a “said” celebration, flowers and are still in need of our support. which lasts for only a short time. It’s followed This is why our campaign remains as vital as by tea or coffee at the back of the church as ever. Since 2007, members have helped to usual. It is good to have a friendly get- raise over £1 million, and this year we have together to exchange ideas and news over been set a target of £170,000 to help the MU our refreshments, so do come and join us!

4 Christ Church Link February 2014 Archbishop’s Message for February Seeking justice is “absolutely central” to Christian faith

From The Most Revd ,

When Christians speak in public about community flourishing or about justice, there’s always someone who will pop up and ask why we’re sticking our noses in, as if these things were miles away from the proper concerns of Christianity. Recently there have been the issues of money and credit unions and power costs of which the church has spoken. Stick to God, we are told. So we do, and we find Jesus saying: Love God, love neighbour. The common good of the community and justice are absolutely central to what it means to be a Christian. They The Most Revd Justin Portal Welby, 105th flow from the love of Jesus on the Archbishop of Canterbury. Cross, offering salvation, enabling justice and human freedom. to speak, even when it might be easier Loving God and loving our neighbour to stay quiet, to point to injustice and to go together like the warp and the weft challenge others to join us in righting it. of a piece of fabric. They hold each It shouldn’t come as a surprise to other in place and together can be anyone that the Church is part of the strong, and beautiful, and adaptable, solution for building community for any number of uses. blessing at local level – although I But each without the other would be suspect that it might be questioned disconnected strands. When we weave by some. them together in our life as people of We need the imagination to see God, we open up a range of possibilities where we can do more. And we need that can make a real difference. to be rooted in that vision God has set Possibilities that can transform lives out for us, of welfare and of justice. It and transform communities. is the common good and justice that That is our calling. We don’t speak transforms our communities. about common good and justice because we think we have some Taken from the Archbishop of automatic right to be heard, but Canterbury’s speech at the Church because loving our neighbour places Urban Fund Tackling Poverty Together responsibilities upon us. conference, London. For the full speech We have responsibilities to act, to do visit www.archbishopofcanterbury.org what we can to make a difference, to work for our neighbour’s flourishing, to l As noted in last month’s Link, Sunday bring justice. We have responsibilities 2 February is Poverty Action Sunday

February 2014 Christ Church Link 5 Charities for 2014

Because Christ Church is a charity, January: The Prince’s Trust money given to Christ Church cannot February: Dorothy House legally be diverted to other purposes. March: Mothers’ Union This means that unlike other churches, April: Church Army which might frequently give financial May: Julian House support to various deserving causes, June: Save the Children we are not permitted to donate money July: Help for Heroes to charity. This makes it tricky to put August: Mentoring Plus our faith into practice and support September: Water Aid good causes in a practical way. We can, October: US (formerly USPG) however, pass on money collected for a November: Women’s Refuge South West nominated charity in the first place December: Open Christmas rather than given to Christ Church. Accordingly, Christ Church Council To be clear: the loose collection in has nominated a list of charities we the plate on the second Sunday of want to support. It includes a balance each month, plus an optional retiring of local, national and international collection, will go to the designated charities. Each month, the loose charity of the month. Regular giving collection on the second Sunday of the in Gift Aid envelopes must continue month will go to a designated charity: to go to Christ Church.

This month’s charity: Dorothy House social and spiritual care to patients and their families facing life-threatening illness, death or bereavement, who have specific problems which need our specialist skills. In partnership with all others involved, we focus on quality of life, respecting the uniqueness of each person and their family. We seek to promote the development of palliative care through Dorothy House Hospice Care gives free, education of others and research. For more high-quality care and support to people with information, visit www.dorothyhouse.co.uk life-threatening illness. It is the local hospice charity for Bath, North and West Wiltshire and parts of Somerset. Dorothy House does not receive any funding support from national charities such as Macmillan and Marie Curie.

From Dorothy House: Dorothy House is a charity, founded on Christian principles of care. All our services in the community and the hospice are provided free of charge and with equal access to all. Our aim is to offer physical, psychological, Dorothy House is based in Winsley House.

6 Christ Church Link February 2014 New of Bath and Wells 001 The next will be Bishop Peter served two curacies before serving Welcome to the latest edition of In Focus, a monthly the Rt Revd Peter Hancock. His current role is as a parish priest in the Diocese of Portsmouth., newsletter from the Church of England. Our aim is to help you keep in touch with the activities of the National in the Diocese of Win- and as Archdeacon of Meon. Church Institutions. Do have a look at In Review, our sister chester, which he has held since 2010. Bishop Peter said he was looking forward to publication, designed as an A3 version for notice boards. Bishop Peter says he is “delighted” at the pros- leading the Diocese of Bath and Wells and joining In Focus pect of becoming the 79th Bishop of Bath and and supporting the strong Christian voice already Church celebrates successful Christmas Twitter Wells. Before his ordination to the episcopate, present across the region. Campaign Latest figures released show that the Christ- 7,305 tweets using the hashtags was 4.1 mil- mas Twitter campaign, #christmasmeans, lion twitter users. General Synod February 2014 successfully reached more than four million Led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, The General Synod meets for three days from Monday 10 February people. Justin Welby (@abcjustin) via his Christmas Monday 10th until Wednesday 12th February, - Report by the Business Committee Congregations and clergy in the 12,500 par- instagram video message, and the Archbishop and Churches and individuals who would like - Presentation by the Ethical Investment ishes of the Church of England were encour- of York, Dr John Sentamu (@johnsentamu), to pray for all those on the Synod can use the Advisory Group aged over Advent and Christmas to finish the churches took to the twittersphere to com- following (see right) as a guide for prayer. - Gender-Based Violence: Report by the sentence #christmasmeans… to spread the joy municate the good news of Christ coming into The Synod will be discussing a number Mission and Public Affairs Council and meaning of Christmas over twitter. the world. of important issues for the life and Figures show almost 7,500 tweets were sent Revd Arun Arora (@RevArun), Director of mission of the Church, including further Tuesday 11 February using the hashtag, with peak traffic occurring Communications for the Archbishops’ Council, legislation on Women , -Further work on legislation for Women in on the morning of Christmas Eve. The hashtag said: “This is the second year the Church of Gender-based violence, Girl Guides, the the Episcopate was also used in America, Canada, Thailand, England has adopted Twitter for a Christmas environment and ethical investment, and a Singapore, the Philippines and South Africa initiative and we are delighted with the results. presentation on the House of Bishops Working Wednesday 12 February and others, making it a truly global campaign. “This was a real team effort with archbishops Group on Human Sexuality. - Presidential Address by Archbishop Justin Taken over a 48 hour period from Christmas and bishops, clergy and laity, all joining in to For podcasts, videos and to view a live web - Private Member’s Motion on Girl Guiding Eve to Christmas Day these figures represent proclaim the good news. As with the rest of stream of the proceedings of General Synod, - Presentation on the Pilling Report an average of 114 tweets per hour, or a tweet society, there are many social media enthusiasts please visit: -Diocesan Synod Motion on every 30 seconds. The cumulative reach for the in our pews and it is each of them we have to www.churchofengland.org/media-centre Environmental Issues thank for making this happen.” New Ministry experience scheme Young people are being given a taste of life The scheme is currently is being run in the New Bishop to the Armed Forces behind the dog collar with the launch of the dioceses of Sodor and Man, Newcastle, Peterbor- Bishop will become Bishop to the of the services, who serve tirelessly, often in the Church of England Ministry Experience Scheme ough and London. Ministry Division are working Forces and Bishop to the Falkland Islands. most arduous and dangerous circumstances.” (CEMES), run by the Ministry Division. with 15 more dioceses interested in the scheme, The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby Bishop Stephen said: “The links between the The scheme, which began with a pilot phase this with a view to provide a CEMES programme in has appointed the , the Rt Forces, the Falkland Islands and the office of the September in four dioceses, is a one year every diocese. Revd Nigel Stock, as and Archbishop of Canterbury are greatly valued. It programme of theological teaching, prac- The , Rt Revd Steven Croft, Bishop to the Falkland Islands, upon the retire- is good that these links will be maintained in tical experience and personal develop- who is Chair of Ministry Division said: “The ment of the Rt Revd Dr . He this way, and I am particularly delighted that ment for young people aged 18-30 who are Church of England has a fresh vision and com- will take up these additional responsibilities on Bishop Nigel’s own wide experience and many considering future ministry in the church. The mitment to see people in their teens and twenties June 19th, 2014. gifts will provide Episcopal care and support to scheme was set up to encourage more young exploring God’s call to ministry. The Ministry Bishop Nigel said: “I am delighted to be able to our chaplains and those whom they serve in the people to consider being involved in ministry Experience scheme will help many young people take on this important role and look forward to name of Christ.” and focus on the nine criteria used in the selec- explore that call in the years to come” meeting the Chaplains and the men and women tion of clergy.

In Focus supplement February 2014 Christ Church Link 7 Half a million pounds for Cathedrals Youth Trust opens grant making Thirteen cathedrals have been awarded grants Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England programme totalling nearly half a million pounds to help (CFCE), added: “This is a unique and much- The Archbishop of York Youth Trust has re- The Archbishop of York said: “I am delighted repair and enhance their buildings for the future. needed fund, the only grant source targeted at opened its grant making programme for youth that my Youth Trust is working hard to sup- £350,000 will be awarded from the Cathe- critical repairs to England’s historic cathedrals. projects across the north of England. port valued youth projects through its Grant dral Fabric Repair Fund, a partnership between Over its four years of operation we are pleased to Since the Archbishop’s Youth Trust began Making Programme. I hope that through the Wolfson Foundation, the Pilgrim Trust and have been able to help a number of cathedrals for awarding grants in 2009, it has awarded £70k these grants the Trust will help young people the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England which fund-raising is less easy, and also to sup- to more than 20 youth projects that reach out become more active in their communities and (CFCE), all organisations with long records of port innovative solutions to problems posed by to thousands of young people every day. Many I’m looking forward to hearing more stories of supporting England’s historic church buildings 20th century construction and changing weather of these supported projects have been in areas inspirational young people growing in leader- and their contents. A further £149,500 of cathe- patterns”. of real deprivation where young people have ship and serving others.” dral grant funding is being awarded under the This year’s 10 successful applicants were Bir- been facing many challenging situations. As a For more details about the programme, please Cathedral Amenities Fund, a Church of England mingham, Coventry, Exeter, Liverpool, Nor- result the Youth Trust has seen lives changed visit: fund which makes grants for improvements to the wich, Peterborough, Salisbury, Southwark and and young people inspired to become active www.archbishopofyork.org/articles.php/3031/arch- setting of ancient cathedrals and greater churches. St Albans cathedrals and . citizens in their communities, making a real bishop-of-york-youth-trust-opens-grant-making- The Rt Hon Frank Field MP, Chair of the difference through serving others. programme on maiden speech in Lords Archbishop Justin meets Patriarch Bartholomew The Bishop of St Albans, Rt Revd Alan Smith, Bishop Alan also discusses his maiden speech The Archbishop of Canterbury affirmed his with the natural world, and in your historic reflects on his maiden speech at the House of highlighting the role of church schools in a debate commitment to the reconciliation of Eastern visit to the installation of His Holiness Pope Lords and beginning as a member of the Lords on high quality education leading to economic and Western churches during a meeting with Francis I. Spirituals group of Bishops. growth; and outlines his areas of interest in the His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartho- More details, including a common state- In an interview conducted on the day of his House of Lords, looking to focus on Rural affairs, lomew in January. ment made by Archbishop Justin and Patriarch maiden speech, Bishop Alan compared his experi- multiculturalism, and the ethics and values of Archbishop Justin Welby was meeting with Bartholomew, and speeches made during the ence in starting in the House of Lords to that of business. Patriarch Bartholomew during a two-day visit visit, can be found here: a first day of school: “you only discover the rules The full interview with Bishop Alan is avail- to Istanbul. www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/articles. when you break them and somebody tells you, able here: During their meeting Archbishop Justin php/5227/archbishop-of-canterbury-meets-ecumen- and you think everybody knows what they’re https://soundcloud.com/the-church-of-england/the- said that Patriarch Bartholomew had been “an ical-patriarch-bartholomew doing”. bishop-of-st-albans-maiden example of peace and reconciliation, politically, Church boosts digital presence with new app A new app has been released to help more Prayer has also been launched and is available Pilling Report resources available people to follow Sunday services using their on the Google Play Store for Android devices, The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have It is not a new policy statement from the Church mobile devices. after seeing over 50,000 downloads since being published the Report of the House of Bishops of England.” Sunday Worship (a new app for iPad/iPhone) launched. Working Group on Human Sexuality. Listen to the interview with Sir Joseph presents the full Bible readings for the main The Lectionary - a key tool for clergy and wor- In a statement thanking the working group - Pilling here: Sunday service, together with the Collect & post ship leaders, providing them with the Bible read- chaired by Sir Joseph Pilling - for its report, the https://soundcloud.com/the-church-of-england/the- Communion prayers for the week in a simple and ings for every service and full details of feast days Archbishops commented that the report “is a pilling-report-on-human elegant way, using the award-winning Common and other information - is also available this year substantial document proposing a process of facil- More details on the Pilling report are Worship design. for the first time as an iPad/iPhone app, Kindle itated conversations in the Church of England available here: This follows two other apps published to sup- ebook or as a printed booklet. over a period of perhaps two years. The document www.churchofengland.org/media-centre/ port congregations in their devotional lives: Reflections for Daily Prayer is also available offers findings and recommendations to form news/2013/11/pilling-report-published.aspx For those seeking a daily pattern of Bible read- from Google Play Store for Android devices. part of that process of facilitated conversations. ing, prayer and inspiration, Reflections for Daily http://www.chpublishing.co.uk/features/our-apps

8 Christ Church Link February 2014 In Focus supplement Half a million pounds for Cathedrals Archbishop of York Youth Trust opens grant making Thirteen cathedrals have been awarded grants Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England programme totalling nearly half a million pounds to help (CFCE), added: “This is a unique and much- The Archbishop of York Youth Trust has re- The Archbishop of York said: “I am delighted repair and enhance their buildings for the future. needed fund, the only grant source targeted at opened its grant making programme for youth that my Youth Trust is working hard to sup- £350,000 will be awarded from the Cathe- critical repairs to England’s historic cathedrals. projects across the north of England. port valued youth projects through its Grant dral Fabric Repair Fund, a partnership between Over its four years of operation we are pleased to Since the Archbishop’s Youth Trust began Making Programme. I hope that through the Wolfson Foundation, the Pilgrim Trust and have been able to help a number of cathedrals for awarding grants in 2009, it has awarded £70k these grants the Trust will help young people the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England which fund-raising is less easy, and also to sup- to more than 20 youth projects that reach out become more active in their communities and (CFCE), all organisations with long records of port innovative solutions to problems posed by to thousands of young people every day. Many I’m looking forward to hearing more stories of supporting England’s historic church buildings 20th century construction and changing weather of these supported projects have been in areas inspirational young people growing in leader- and their contents. A further £149,500 of cathe- patterns”. of real deprivation where young people have ship and serving others.” dral grant funding is being awarded under the This year’s 10 successful applicants were Bir- been facing many challenging situations. As a For more details about the programme, please Cathedral Amenities Fund, a Church of England mingham, Coventry, Exeter, Liverpool, Nor- result the Youth Trust has seen lives changed visit: fund which makes grants for improvements to the wich, Peterborough, Salisbury, Southwark and and young people inspired to become active www.archbishopofyork.org/articles.php/3031/arch- setting of ancient cathedrals and greater churches. St Albans cathedrals and York Minster. citizens in their communities, making a real bishop-of-york-youth-trust-opens-grant-making- The Rt Hon Frank Field MP, Chair of the difference through serving others. programme Bishop of St Albans on maiden speech in Lords Archbishop Justin meets Patriarch Bartholomew The Bishop of St Albans, Rt Revd Alan Smith, Bishop Alan also discusses his maiden speech The Archbishop of Canterbury affirmed his with the natural world, and in your historic reflects on his maiden speech at the House of highlighting the role of church schools in a debate commitment to the reconciliation of Eastern visit to the installation of His Holiness Pope Lords and beginning as a member of the Lords on high quality education leading to economic and Western churches during a meeting with Francis I. Spirituals group of Bishops. growth; and outlines his areas of interest in the His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartho- More details, including a common state- In an interview conducted on the day of his House of Lords, looking to focus on Rural affairs, lomew in January. ment made by Archbishop Justin and Patriarch maiden speech, Bishop Alan compared his experi- multiculturalism, and the ethics and values of Archbishop Justin Welby was meeting with Bartholomew, and speeches made during the ence in starting in the House of Lords to that of business. Patriarch Bartholomew during a two-day visit visit, can be found here: a first day of school: “you only discover the rules The full interview with Bishop Alan is avail- to Istanbul. www.archbishopofcanterbury.org/articles. when you break them and somebody tells you, able here: During their meeting Archbishop Justin php/5227/archbishop-of-canterbury-meets-ecumen- and you think everybody knows what they’re https://soundcloud.com/the-church-of-england/the- said that Patriarch Bartholomew had been “an ical-patriarch-bartholomew doing”. bishop-of-st-albans-maiden example of peace and reconciliation, politically, Church boosts digital presence with new app A new app has been released to help more Prayer has also been launched and is available Pilling Report resources available people to follow Sunday services using their on the Google Play Store for Android devices, The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have It is not a new policy statement from the Church mobile devices. after seeing over 50,000 downloads since being published the Report of the House of Bishops of England.” Sunday Worship (a new app for iPad/iPhone) launched. Working Group on Human Sexuality. Listen to the interview with Sir Joseph presents the full Bible readings for the main The Lectionary - a key tool for clergy and wor- In a statement thanking the working group - Pilling here: Sunday service, together with the Collect & post ship leaders, providing them with the Bible read- chaired by Sir Joseph Pilling - for its report, the https://soundcloud.com/the-church-of-england/the- Communion prayers for the week in a simple and ings for every service and full details of feast days Archbishops commented that the report “is a pilling-report-on-human elegant way, using the award-winning Common and other information - is also available this year substantial document proposing a process of facil- More details on the Pilling report are Worship design. for the first time as an iPad/iPhone app, Kindle itated conversations in the Church of England available here: This follows two other apps published to sup- ebook or as a printed booklet. over a period of perhaps two years. The document www.churchofengland.org/media-centre/ port congregations in their devotional lives: Reflections for Daily Prayer is also available offers findings and recommendations to form news/2013/11/pilling-report-published.aspx For those seeking a daily pattern of Bible read- from Google Play Store for Android devices. part of that process of facilitated conversations. ing, prayer and inspiration, Reflections for Daily http://www.chpublishing.co.uk/features/our-apps

In Focus supplement February 2014 Christ Church Link 9 New Bishop of Bath and Wells 001 The next Bishop of Bath and Wells will be Bishop Peter served two curacies before serving Welcome to the latest edition of In Focus, a monthly the Rt Revd Peter Hancock. His current role is as a parish priest in the Diocese of Portsmouth., newsletter from the Church of England. Our aim is to help you keep in touch with the activities of the National Bishop of Basingstoke in the Diocese of Win- and as Archdeacon of Meon. Church Institutions. Do have a look at In Review, our sister chester, which he has held since 2010. Bishop Peter said he was looking forward to publication, designed as an A3 version for notice boards. Bishop Peter says he is “delighted” at the pros- leading the Diocese of Bath and Wells and joining In Focus pect of becoming the 79th Bishop of Bath and and supporting the strong Christian voice already Church celebrates successful Christmas Twitter Wells. Before his ordination to the episcopate, present across the region. Campaign Latest figures released show that the Christ- 7,305 tweets using the hashtags was 4.1 mil- mas Twitter campaign, #christmasmeans, lion twitter users. General Synod February 2014 successfully reached more than four million Led by the Archbishop of Canterbury, The General Synod meets for three days from Monday 10 February people. Justin Welby (@abcjustin) via his Christmas Monday 10th until Wednesday 12th February, - Report by the Business Committee Congregations and clergy in the 12,500 par- instagram video message, and the Archbishop and Churches and individuals who would like - Presentation by the Ethical Investment ishes of the Church of England were encour- of York, Dr John Sentamu (@johnsentamu), to pray for all those on the Synod can use the Advisory Group aged over Advent and Christmas to finish the churches took to the twittersphere to com- following (see right) as a guide for prayer. - Gender-Based Violence: Report by the sentence #christmasmeans… to spread the joy municate the good news of Christ coming into The Synod will be discussing a number Mission and Public Affairs Council and meaning of Christmas over twitter. the world. of important issues for the life and Figures show almost 7,500 tweets were sent Revd Arun Arora (@RevArun), Director of mission of the Church, including further Tuesday 11 February using the hashtag, with peak traffic occurring Communications for the Archbishops’ Council, legislation on Women Bishops, -Further work on legislation for Women in on the morning of Christmas Eve. The hashtag said: “This is the second year the Church of Gender-based violence, Girl Guides, the the Episcopate was also used in America, Canada, Thailand, England has adopted Twitter for a Christmas environment and ethical investment, and a Singapore, the Philippines and South Africa initiative and we are delighted with the results. presentation on the House of Bishops Working Wednesday 12 February and others, making it a truly global campaign. “This was a real team effort with archbishops Group on Human Sexuality. - Presidential Address by Archbishop Justin Taken over a 48 hour period from Christmas and bishops, clergy and laity, all joining in to For podcasts, videos and to view a live web - Private Member’s Motion on Girl Guiding Eve to Christmas Day these figures represent proclaim the good news. As with the rest of stream of the proceedings of General Synod, - Presentation on the Pilling Report an average of 114 tweets per hour, or a tweet society, there are many social media enthusiasts please visit: -Diocesan Synod Motion on every 30 seconds. The cumulative reach for the in our pews and it is each of them we have to www.churchofengland.org/media-centre Environmental Issues thank for making this happen.” New Ministry experience scheme Young people are being given a taste of life The scheme is currently is being run in the New Bishop to the Armed Forces behind the dog collar with the launch of the dioceses of Sodor and Man, Newcastle, Peterbor- Bishop Nigel Stock will become Bishop to the of the services, who serve tirelessly, often in the Church of England Ministry Experience Scheme ough and London. Ministry Division are working Forces and Bishop to the Falkland Islands. most arduous and dangerous circumstances.” (CEMES), run by the Ministry Division. with 15 more dioceses interested in the scheme, The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby Bishop Stephen said: “The links between the The scheme, which began with a pilot phase this with a view to provide a CEMES programme in has appointed the Bishop at Lambeth, the Rt Forces, the Falkland Islands and the office of the September in four dioceses, is a one year every diocese. Revd Nigel Stock, as Bishop to the Forces and Archbishop of Canterbury are greatly valued. It programme of theological teaching, prac- The Bishop of Sheffield, Rt Revd Steven Croft, Bishop to the Falkland Islands, upon the retire- is good that these links will be maintained in tical experience and personal develop- who is Chair of Ministry Division said: “The ment of the Rt Revd Dr Stephen Venner. He this way, and I am particularly delighted that ment for young people aged 18-30 who are Church of England has a fresh vision and com- will take up these additional responsibilities on Bishop Nigel’s own wide experience and many considering future ministry in the church. The mitment to see people in their teens and twenties June 19th, 2014. gifts will provide Episcopal care and support to scheme was set up to encourage more young exploring God’s call to ministry. The Ministry Bishop Nigel said: “I am delighted to be able to our chaplains and those whom they serve in the people to consider being involved in ministry Experience scheme will help many young people take on this important role and look forward to name of Christ.” and focus on the nine criteria used in the selec- explore that call in the years to come” meeting the Chaplains and the men and women tion of clergy.

10 Christ Church Link February 2014 In Focus supplement Christ Church calendar Feb. 2014

Feb 2 Sun The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas) Poverty Action Sunday 4:30pm Choral Evensong

5 Wed 11am Holy Communion, followed by coffee

7 Fri Cedar Tree café, 11am–1:30pm

9 Sun Fourth Sunday before Lent 8am Holy Communion (BCP) Christ Church rostered to assist at Genesis Sunday Centre

14 Fri Cedar Tree café, 11am–1:30pm

16 Sun Third Sunday before Lent

21 Fri Cedar Tree café, 11am–1:30pm

23 Sun Second Sunday before Lent 8am Holy Communion (BCP)

25 Tue Christ Church Council meeting, 7:30pm

28 Fri Cedar Tree café, 11am–1:30pm

Mar 2 Sun Sunday before Lent 4:30pm Choral Evensong Bath Half-Marathon – watch for road closures and diversions

4 Tue Shrove Tuesday Pancakes – see weekly notice sheet for details

5 Wed Ash Wednesday 11am Holy Communion, followed by coffee

7 Fri Cedar Tree café, 11am–1:30pm

Got something you want to let everyone know about? Pop a note in the “Magazine Editor” pigeonhole at the back of church or send an e-mail with all the details to [email protected]. For the weekly notice sheet, e-mail [email protected]

February 2014 Christ Church Link 11 Prayer Cycle for February 2014

Saturday 1 For the Fairtrade movement

Sunday 2 For Mark our Lay Reader

Monday 3 For the emergency services

Tuesday 4 For those recently baptised or preparing for baptism

Wednesday 5 For countries in conflict

Thursday 6 For Christian unity

Friday 7 For the unemployed

Saturday 8 We give thanks for those who inspire us

Sunday 9 For the future plans for our church building

Monday 10 For the Chaplaincies at Bath’s Universities

Tuesday 11 For our government and politicians

Wednesday 12 For our Archbishop, bishops and clergy

Thursday 13 That we may be stewards of the world around us

Friday 14 For those who work in dangerous conditions

Saturday 15 For our Local Ministry Group partners

Sunday 16 For Angela our priest-in-charge

Monday 17 For those who teach

Tuesday 18 For the appointment of a new organist for Christ Church

Wednesday 19 For victims of violence

Thursday 20 We give thanks for the beauty of creation

Friday 21 For those persecuted for their faith

Saturday 22 For former members of Christ Church who have moved away

12 Christ Church Link February 2014 Sunday 23 For those on the rota and those who draw it up

Monday 24 That we may have the gift of faithfulness

Tuesday 25 For our Church Council, meeting tonight

Wednesday 26 For the Queen and heads of state

Thursday 27 We give thanks for the freedoms we enjoy

Friday 28 For those who care for the sick

Long-term Prayer List Please remember those we’ve been asked to pray for...

Kay Clark Rowena Hall Rachel Sillett David Ough June Metcalfe Ned Townshend May Palmer Lionel Sobers Cyril Selmes David Slater Ken Austwick Ian Hay Davison Marjorie Nicholson

Want to add a name to the prayer list, either long-term or short- term, or remove one? Please use the lists at the back of the church, or let the Verger or one of the Churchwardens know.

Christ Church Link This magazine is published on the first Sunday of each month. Please send any contributions of news and articles by the 15th of the preceding month to the editor, Alex Soboslay, or by e-mail to [email protected]

February 2014 Christ Church Link 13 Rotas for February 2014 Readers and readings, Sunday 10am Eucharist

Old Testament New Testament Gospel 2 Feb Penny Edwards Malcolm Wall David Bishop Candle­ Malachi 3:1-5 Hebrews 2:14-18 Luke 2:22-40 mas 9 Feb Judith Anderson Sylvia Ayers Alex Soboslay 4th before Isaiah 58:1-9a 1 Corinthians 2: Matthew 5:13-20 Lent 1-12 16 Feb Rebekah Bob Siderfin Brenda Wall 3rd before Cunningham 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 Lent Deut 30:15-20 23 Feb Janet Mahto Andrew Sillett Judith Bishop 2nd before Genesis 1:1 – 2:3 Romans 8:18-25 Matthew 6:25-34 Lent 2 March Martin Palmer Daphne Margaret Burrows Sunday Exodus 24:12-18 Radenhurst Matthew 17:1-9 before Lent 2 Peter 1:16-21

Laity rota, Sunday 10am Eucharist

Chalice assistants Sidespeople Intercessions 2 Feb Lewis Boyd Iain Barrowman, Martin Palmer Andrew Sillett

9 Feb Clive Tilling, Margaret Silver, Mark Elliott Brenda Wall Jane Nicholson

16 Feb Andrew Sillett Ken Ayers, Penny Edwards Sylvia Ayers

23 Feb David Rawlings, Janet Mahto, Canon Angela Clive Tilling Margaret Heath Townshend

2 March June Matthews, Morny Davison, Rebekah Bob Siderfin Rowena Hall Cunningham

14 Christ Church Link February 2014 Who’s who at Christ Church Who to contact, and how – those vital contact details

Priest-in-charge Canon Angela Townshend Concert bookings, 01225 464194 Weekly notice sheet Judith Bishop [email protected] 01225 869409 [email protected] Supporting clergy Revd Cliff Burrows [email protected] Preb Angela Berners-Wilson Canon Melvyn Matthews Pastoral care coordinator, Cedar Tree café Keri Chivers Reader, 01225 421265 Chair of Trustees, [email protected] Director of Music Mark Elliott 01225 445360 Publicity coordinators [email protected] Matthew & Sarah Jones 01225 443284 Churchwarden, [email protected] Council Treasurer Malcolm Wall 01225 864933 Junior Church, [email protected] Laity rotas Sarah Cade

Churchwarden, Prayer cycle Virginia Knight Christ Church Link editor Alex Soboslay 07769 655927 United Society, [email protected] Traidcraft stall Rebekah Cunningham [email protected] Mothers’ Union Margaret Burrows Verger Angela Soboslay 01225 334743 01225 333297 Sylvia Ayers [email protected] 01225 463976

Lay Chair of Church Council Churches Together in Bath Sylvia Ayers David Rawlings Margaret Heath 01225 428272 Secretary to Church Council Brenda Wall 01225 864933 Mission to Seafarers Sylvia Ayers

Treasurer David Bishop Deanery Synod Reps Morny Davison 01225 869409 Andrew Sillett [email protected] Brenda Wall

Safeguarding officer, Chairs of Committees Home Group leader Lewis Boyd & Working Groups 07739 989639 Liturgy Canon Angela Townshend [email protected] Buildings Bob Siderfin Outreach Andrew Sillett Organist Position Vacant! Hospitality Angela Soboslay

February 2014 Christ Church Link 15 About Christ Church We’re a liberal, inclusive and open church, seeking God through beauty in our worship, honesty in our faith and doubt, and support in our community

Christ Church has an unusual history, robed choir and organist. There is the out of which has developed a distinctive option of separate activities for children ministry. It was founded at the end of in Junior Church groups during our the 18th century by a group of socially 10am Sunday service. concerned clergy and lay people for As well as worship on a Sunday those excluded from worship through morning, there are many other activities the system of pew rents. It was probably going on in our community. We support the first church in England since the the Genesis Sunday Centre and have Reformation to provide seating for all our own community café. The musical free of charge. Early supporters tradition of the church continues to included: John Moore, the Archbishop thrive, and we have an active choir. of Canterbury; William Wilberforce, the New singers of all ages are always very great evangelical and campaigner welcome. Our ecumenical Home Group against slavery; and Martin Stafford provides a space for exploration and Smith, godfather of John Keble, a discussion of faith in an open and founder of the Oxford Movement. non‑judgemental setting. Christ Church is not a parish church and does not have a full-time vicar. This has led to the development of a shared Regular Sunday services ministry where clergy and laity both 8am Holy Communion (Book make important contributions to of Common Prayer) worship and church life. On the second and fourth Christ Church is part of the Anglican Sunday of every month diocese of Bath and Wells, although it 10am Sung Eucharist with Junior still sits outside the normal Church Church activities for children of England parish system. We see and young people ourselves as a traditional and liberal Every Sunday Anglican church. Worship is led by our 4:30pm Choral Evensong clergy, and music is provided by our Usually the first Sunday of every month, but see website or notice board for details Baptisms, marriages and funerals by arrangement – please contact us!

Contacting us Christ Church, Julian Road, Bath BA1 2RH Telephone: 01225 338869 (answer phone) Email: [email protected] Website: www.christchurchbath.org

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